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Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving shares a championship ring with LeBron James. Together, these two historically took down the Golden State Warriors in 2016 en route to leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first-ever franchise title. A chip is not the only thing Irving shared with LeBron. According to Kyrie himself, he firmly believes that […]

When the Dallas Mavericks traded for Richaun Holmes during the 2023 NBA Draft, there were expectations he would be staying with the team and serve as a starter or a backup should Dallas find a better starting-caliber center. While that is still the likeliest scenario, it’s worth noting that the Mavs are reportedly also exploring […]

The Dallas Mavericks caused quite a stir in the 2023 NBA free agency when they decided to re-sign the polarizing and enigmatic Kyrie Irving. That said, Irving is known for his exceptional skills and ability to deliver clutch performances when it matters most. His presence on the court is a force to be reckoned with. […]

The Dallas Mavericks did not get to see the full potential that Justin Holiday had to offer alongside Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. However, the Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray-led Denver Nuggets may have acquired their replacement for Bruce Brown in NBA Free Agency. Michael Malone and the Denver Nuggets have acquired Justin Holiday. The […]

The Dallas Mavericks have made a few solid moves to upgrade their roster amid their desire to build a championship-caliber team around face of the franchise Luka Doncic. The primary and most noteworthy of those moves was their pre-trade deadline acquisition of All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, who they re-signed for $126 million contract at the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are still far from done in making moves this offseason. They still have plenty of key areas they need to address, including the center spot where they remain relatively thin. While the Mavs were able to help improve that position by selecting big man Dereck Lively II during the 2023 NBA Draft […]

The Los Angeles Lakers decided to decline Malik Beasley’s $16.5 million team option ahead of free agency in order to get more flexibility, but there’s still a chance he could return on a much cheaper contract. However, there appears to be quite a lot of competition for Beasley’s services, with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reporting six […]

Kyrie Irving has always had his fair share of critics. The Dallas Mavericks star’s… polarizing attitude has earned him a lot of followers and detractors. It’s not a surprise, then, when his decision to re-sign with Dallas on a three-year deal was criticized. However, a lot of fans were caught off-guard when Kyrie Irving fired […]

The Dallas Mavericks kicked off NBA free agency by making one of the biggest dominoes fall in Kyrie Irving. Although it was always likely that Irving was going to re-sign with the Mavs in free agency, he was rumored to be possibly meeting with other teams. They kept the Irving and Luka Doncic pairing though […]

The Dallas Mavericks are nothing if not loyal. After making a hefty investment in Kyrie Irving on Friday, the front office is bringing back unrestricted free agent Dwight Powell. The longtime Mavs center signed a three-year contract for $12 million, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Powell has been with the franchise since being traded […]

Franchise building blocks firmly in place, the Charlotte Hornets are looking to improve the supporting cast around the newly extended LaMelo Ball and No. 2 overall draft pick Brandon Miller. As the restricted free agent market opens up, Charlotte is considering making an offer to Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams, according to Michael Scotto of […]

The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to bring free agent sharpshooter Seth Curry back for a third stint in Dallas on a two-year contract, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Curry played for the Mavs in the 2016-17 and then again in the 2019-20 season, with Luka Doncic. Curry is one of the best spot-up shooters in NBA […]

Kyrie Irving and his agent might deserve some credit for getting a three-year, $126 million contract from the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs handed over $42 million per year, including a player option to Irving. It’s uncertain that any other team would’ve come close to making such an offer. That’s certainly how former Phoenix Suns’ General […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic had a little something to do with Kyrie Irving committing to the team on a three-year, $126 million contract, according to Tim McMahon of ESPN. Before NBA free agency opened Friday, Doncic spoke with Irving and told him one thing: “We need you back.” The size of Irving’s new contract […]

Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract to open NBA Free Agency on Friday. The deal sent Twitter ablaze given all of the rumors that previously surrounded Irving. He was linked to teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns prior to agreeing to the Mavs contract. Irving […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ decision to give Kyrie Irving a three-year, $126 million contract is a historic one because of who negotiated the deal. Shetellia Riley Irving, Kyrie Irving’s stepmom and agent, became the first Black woman to negotiate and land an NBA contract for a client by finalizing a deal with the Mavs, according to […]

The first wave of NBA free agency has come upon us and in what can be considered as a surprise, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks have reportedly wasted no time in getting a deal done. This comes out to a whopping $126 million extension that will see Irving remain in Dallas for at least […]

Although it just started, Kyrie Irving is a big winner in 2023 NBA free agency after signing a 3-year, $126 million contract to stay with the Dallas Mavericks. True to form, though, the controversial point guard made some waves before news of the monumental deal officially broke. Irving posted 15 stories on his Instagram within […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a big investment in Kyrie Irving when they traded for the polarizing star point guard last season. And now they are doubling down in NBA free agency after agreeing to a three-year, $126 million contract with Irving, first reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. 🚨 BREAKING: Kyrie Irving has agreed to […]

ESPN NBA analyst Brian Windhorst is at it again. This isn’t exactly his now-famous finger-waving rambling from last offseason that preceded the stunning Rudy Gobert trade. But his suggestion that Kyrie Irving is trying to drum up interest from the Philadelphia 76ers that would lead to a Dallas Mavericks trade for James Harden is intriguing. […]

NBA free agency is approaching, and rumors are flying around the association. The Dallas Mavericks are at the forefront of those rumors and reports, as they have one of the biggest names on the market: Kyrie Irving. Dallas traded for Irving at the trade deadline, and he now enters unrestricted free agency. Retaining Irving needs […]

Kyrie Irving isn’t just meeting with the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns in free agency. Once the player movement period officially tips off at 3:00 p.m. (PT), the eight-time All-Star will also take free agent pitches from the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers, according to Bill Reiter of CBS Sports. […]

For the Dallas Mavericks, this year’s upcoming free agency period has seen the majority of attention revolving around star guard Kyrie Irving and what his potential plans are. However, lost in his shadow seems to be big man Dwight Powell and his impending free agency status. A trusty center who can contribute on both ends […]

Amid speculation about whether or not he would return to the Dallas Mavericks, recent rumors have painted a fantastical picture of Kyrie Irving meeting up with fellow All-Stars Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal to discuss them teaming up together with the Phoenix Suns. In the aftermath, fans around the league weighed in on […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Bruce Brown, who played a pivotal role for the Denver Nuggets in the 2022-23 NBA postseason, are expected to meet in NBA free agency, per Tim MacMahon. The Nuggets have interest in re-signing Brown, and even the Los Angeles Lakers have been rumored as a possible landing destination for him. However, […]

Just a few months after asking for a trade that broke up his partnership with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving seemingly has an interest in reuniting with his superstar friend. Irving and the Phoenix Suns are expected to meet at the start of the 2023 NBA free agency period, according to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes. The […]

The Dallas Mavericks already lost one star point guard for nothing. As Kyrie Irving’s foray into free agency dawns on Friday afternoon, Kendrick Perkins sent a dire warning to Dallas about not repeating the same mistake they made with Jalen Brunson this time last year. Perkins believes the Mavericks “don’t have a choice and don’t […]

After making it all the way to the Western Conference Finals the year prior, plenty of folks had high expectations for the Dallas Mavericks heading into the 2022-23 NBA campaign. And those expectations became even higher once the Mavs traded for point guard Kyrie Irving prior to the 2023 NBA trade deadline to pair with […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a huge NBA free agency starting on Friday with the priority of retaining Kyrie Irving. However, rumors indicate that the Mavs also have something brewing with the Chicago Bulls’ Andre Drummond, reports NBA insider Marc Stein. “Multiple rival teams have told me this week that they expect Dallas to come to terms […]

With NBA free agency opening up on Friday, many expect for Kyrie Irving to re-sign with the Dallas Mavericks at some point, but Irving is reportedly going to go on visits to find his next destination, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. “Well, how do you get a max contract? You create leverage,” Shelburne said […]

Recent reports came out that Kyrie Irving would be changing his number on the Dallas Mavericks from No. 2 to No. 11, and this caused rumors to swirl that he would be returning to Dallas in NBA free agency. However, a clarification to his number change debunks any rumors that guarantees his return to the […]

The Dallas Mavericks tanked the end of their season in the hopes of keeping their first-round pick (top-10 protected) from the New York Knicks. They accomplished the goal and ultimately walked away with two Mavs draft picks — Duke’s Dereck Lively II and Marquette’s Olivier-Maxence Prosper — in the 2023 NBA Draft. And of those, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a lot of work to do during the 2023 NBA offseason. The biggest decision they face, though, revolves around whether or not they will be re-signing star point guard Kyrie Irving. The Mavs pulled off a blockbuster deal for Irving at the trade deadline last season, but ended up collapsing down […]

There are few more controversial figures in the NBA than the Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving. Right now, Irving is making headlines again. The good news is that there’s no scandal this time around. The bad news for Mavs fans is that they are now in danger of losing Irving in NBA free agency. Another star […]

A couple of years ago, Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder got into a now-controversial on-court altercation with Kyrie Irving, who at that time, was still with the Brooklyn Nets. The incident involved Schroder dropping the N-word on Kyrie, to which the eight-time All-Star took exception to. In a recent interview with Ric Bucher of […]

2023 NBA free agency is right around the corner and rumors are swirling. Betting odds have also been released, hinting at where free agents may end up signing. One player who’s expected to draw no shortage of interest is Kyle Kuzma, who spent the 2022-23 season with the Washington Wizards. If Kuzma doesn’t return to […]

There are a lot of solid options set for free agency across the NBA this offseason, but one of the more under-the-radar players available is Jerami Grant. Grant had a solid debut season with the Portland Trail Blazers, but he is set to hit the open market, and could end up finding a new home […]

Kyrie Irving will continue to be floated in NBA rumors until his next destination is revealed. With NBA free agency starting officially on Friday, Nick Wright believes that the Los Angeles Clippers should bypass the whole process and trade for Kyrie Irving, via First Things First. "[Kyrie Irving] at the very least puts butts in […]

Bruce Brown is expected to be a big name on the NBA free agency market that officially opens up on Friday. Rumors are that the Denver Nuggets guard apparently almost signed with the Dallas Mavericks during last offseason’s NBA free agency, but the Mavs decided to sign JaVale McGee instead, via the Hoop Collective Podcast. […]